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5 things to do in Belltown and Downtown Seattle this weekend, Nov 26-27

Tis the Season! I hope everybody had a great Thanksgiving, now let’s get ready for Christmas!

Saturday, November 26th, 2011

The 104th Apple Cup – Husky and Cougar fans have had this day circled on their calendars for months, now it’s time to see these two rivals play. UW won the Apple Cup last season in Pullman and owns the all-time Apple Cup record at 66-31 with 6 ties; this year the Cougars are looking to win the Apple Cup at CenturyLink Field at 4:30. Keep an eye out for me at the game, I’ll be wearing Coug gear. Go Cougs! See more info and buy tickets here. (UPDATE: I have no information about scarves being given away at this game similar to the past two Apple Cups, if I hear anything I’ll post it here and on my Twitter)

Magic in the Market – Pike Place Market will be hosting their “Magic in the Market” event with lights, music, and Santa. Save money and take your own holiday photo with Santa under the clock from 1-5pm and hang around and watch their Christmas tree and Christmas lights light up for the first time this season at 5pm. See their entire schedule here.

Shawn Kemp’s Birthday Party – He’ll be celebrating his birthday at iMUSiC from 10pm – 2am. KUBE 93’s DJ SupaSam will be playing the top 40 music. Free cover for WSU and UW students with ID before 11; or just RSVP to the event and you’ll get free cover before 11 as well. Must be 21 to enter. See more info here.

All Weekend

Winterfest at the Seattle Center – Five weeks of free entertainment kicks off this weekend at the Seattle Center. Free entertainment includes ice sculpting, music, viewing the village and train. While you’re there, put on a pair of ice skates and go ice skating — watching is free, skating is not: $7 for adults, $5 for kids 6-12, $2 for kids 5 and under (cash only, prices include skate rentals). See more info here.

Holidays at Pacific Place – Pacific Place is kicking off their holiday festivities this weekend including indoor snowfall, music, photos with Santa, and snowflake wands. Make sure you stop by and see the snow fall, it starts at 6pm every night in the atrium. See the entire schedule and more info here.

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